The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has denied viral reports suggesting he has resigned from office, describing the claims as false and misleading amid growing political speculation over his future.
The rebuttal comes at a time of heightened uncertainty following a Federal Government directive requiring political appointees with ambitions for the 2027 general elections to step down from their positions.
Responding in a WhatsApp chat with newsmen on Tuesday, Adelabu’s Special Assistant on Media, Bolaji Tunji, dismissed the reports as fake news, insisting that the minister remains fully committed to his responsibilities in the power sector.
“The news of the minister’s resignation is fake. There is no truth to it”, Tunji said.
The media aide also shared photos of the purported resignation letter stamped “fake news.”
Our correspondent gathered that the rumours gained traction following recent comments by the minister, which many interpreted as leaving room for a possible political move.
At a press briefing in Abuja last Tuesday, Adelabu stopped short of confirming whether he would resign, even as he acknowledged the timeline for political decisions ahead of the 2027 elections.
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